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Structured Spiropyran Chelators for Rare Earth Element Separation Using Light (Case No. 2026-047)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering have developed structured spyropyran chelators that utilize light to selectively separate rare earth elements, offering an efficient approach to element recovery. Background: Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential materials that power modern technologies, from...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aaron Moment, Andrew Grorud, Ah-Hyung Alissa Park
Keywords(s): advanced materials processing, efficient separation, light-controlled chelation, metal deposition, metal nanocomposites, Metal process monitoring, Metalation, Metallurgy, Metal-Organic Framework, Metals, nanobody, Nanocomposites, Nanocrystal, Nanoelectronics, Nanotechnology, phase-transfer chelation, rare earth element separation, reversible ligand, selective metal binding, spiropyran-based chelator, stimuli-responsive ligand, structured ligand, sustainable rare earth recovery, targeted extraction
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Metals, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology
Cubic Boron Nitride Inserts for Iron Based Workpieces
Executive Summary Compacted graphite iron (CGI) has recently been gaining more attention due to its superior mechanical properties over the currently more popular flake graphite iron (FGI), aka gray cast iron. However, the poor machinability has prevented CGI to be used in a wider range of potential applications. Researchers at Michigan State University...
Published: 8/26/2025   |   Inventor(s): Patrick Kwon
Keywords(s): Advanced Manufacturing, Metals
Category(s): Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Equipment
High-index Facet Nanocatalysts for Clean Energy Applications
NU2023-109 INVENTORS Chad Mirkin* Bo Shen Zihao Ye SHORT DESCRIPTION A machine learning-guided, high-throughput DFT approach to synthesize high-index facet nanocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance and broader material applicability. BACKGROUND Nanocrystals with high-index facets offer superior catalytic activity due to their abundance...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Materials, Metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Functionalized Substrates with Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Heterostructures
NU 2018-210 INVENTORS Vinayak Dravid* Xinqi Chen Jennifer Geary DiStefano Yuan Li SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention presents functionalized substrates featuring transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) heterostructures, designed to enhance electrocatalytic systems for applications such as hydrogen production. BACKGROUND Transition metal dichalcogenides...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Cleantech, Devices, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
New Column Technology for the Efficient Capture of Heavy Metals and Precious Metal Ions
New Column Technology for the Efficient Capture of Heavy Metals and Precious Metal Ions NU 2013-145 INVENTORS Mercouri Kanatzidis* Debajit Sarma Emmanouil Manos SHORT DESCRIPTION A novel ion‐exchange column technology utilizing a composite blend of a metal chalcogenide and calcium alginate mixed with a granular substrate to efficiently capture...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Cleantech, Ecosystems and Resilience, Energy and Infrastructure, Environment, Materials, Metals, Remediation
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
New Proton Conducting Electrolytes
NU 2019-158 INVENTORS Sossina Haile* Sheel Suketu Sanghvi Louis Shen Wang SHORT DESCRIPTION This invention introduces Cs3H(H2PO4)4, a novel proton conducting electrolyte that forms a highly conductive cubic phase (≈10⁻³ S cm⁻¹) at intermediate temperatures (100–150 °C) with exceptional stability in dry atmospheres. BACKGROUND The...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Batteries, Cleantech, Devices, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, Materials, Metals
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
Liquid Metal Printing Technique via Optical Maskless Lithography (Case No. 2024-031)
Summary: Researchers in the UCLA Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a facile, rapid method to print soft, wearable electronics. Background: Soft electrical circuits have garnered significant interest in a broad range of emerging technologies, including wearable electronics, brain-machine interfaces, and soft robotics....
Published: 3/6/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ximin He, Dong Wu
Keywords(s): Coating, Coatings, Adhesives, & Inks, Electronics & Semiconductors, Fabrication Technologies, gallium-based liquid metals, General Device Coatings, Liquid metal particles, liquid metals, Metals, Microelectronics Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Polymer, Polymers, scalable fabrication, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, soft electrical circuits, soft electronics, wearable electronics, wearable sensors
Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Polymers, Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Instrumentation, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Metals
Nanotechnology-Enabled Reduction of Fusion-Induced Residual Stress in Alloys (Case No. 2024-225)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Departments of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering have developed a novel method for stress reduction in welded alloy materials. Title: Nanotechnology-Enabled Reduction of Fusion-Induced Residual Stress in Alloys Background: Fusion welding is commonly used in manufacturing...
Published: 10/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xiaochun Li, Nar Murali
Keywords(s): Alloy, metal nanocomposites, Metal process monitoring, Metalation, Metallurgy, Metals, nanocrystalline metals, nanograined metals
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Metals, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Nanotechnology
A Catalyst for Photocatalytic Conversion of Acetylene to Ethylene
NU 2022-223 INVENTORS Aaron E. Stone Francesca Arcudi Luka Dordevic Emily A. Weiss Joseph T. Hupp* Samuel Stupp SHORT DESCRIPTION A new and improved catalyst that enables the photocatalytic conversion of acetylene to ethylene. BACKGROUND Ethylene (C2H4) holds a pivotal role as an intermediate in 50–60% of global plastics...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Catalyst, Manufacturing/Processing, Metals, Polymer
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
Ultrafine Platinum Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells (Case No. 2023-026)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel method to synthesize platinum-based catalysts with ultralow base transition metal-oxide content. Background: Ultrafine platinum (Pt)-based catalysts present a promising avenue for achieving exceptional fuel cell activity while minimizing base transition...
Published: 7/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yu Huang
Keywords(s): Catalysts, Fuel Cell, Metals, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Platinum, transition metal catalysts
Category(s): Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells, Chemical, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Materials > Nanotechnology
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